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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Renewed by Sigma SD14
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma SD10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GXR Mount A12 was brought out 7 years after the SD10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GXR Mount A12 scores against the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Sigma SD10

 GXR Mount A12 SD10 
LaunchedAugust 2011March 2004More modern by 90 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k130kSharper screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 SD10 GXR Mount A12 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma SD10

 GXR Mount A12 SD10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR Mount A12 versus the SD10.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR Mount A12 and SD10 is 84 and 54 respectively.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR Mount A12 and SD10.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent GXR Mount A12 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12MP)
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography features
Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography features
Sigma SD10 Travel photography features
60
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging info
Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
26
good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
9
no video recording
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 and Sigma SD10
 Ricoh GXR Mount A12Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sigma SD10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-08-05 2004-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/9000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370g (0.82 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (5 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $198